Tanker reportedly struck a mine and caught fire east of Strait of Hormuz

What happened: A tanker that navy public relations described as an 'unauthorized' vessel was reportedly struck by a naval mine and caught fire early today east of the Strait of Hormuz.

Attribution and details: The Navy public relations statement said the vessel had been operating in an 'unsafe area' and that, like other tankers that struck mines and caught fire in recent days, it had its identification and navigation systems switched off. (Sources: Khabar Fori and IRNA on Telegram)